LIFT KITS, LEVELING KITS, AND LOWERING KITS
Pick up that body off the road... or set it down for easier access.
Just because the factory says your truck needs to be too low or too high doesn’t mean you need to listen to them. If Chevy told you to stop eating meat, would you listen?
Sometimes trucks are too low to the ground and you need more ground clearance. That’s where a lift kit comes in. We can raise the front or rear of your vehicle from 1 to 2 ½ inches.
Level Kit for Trucks From Southern Truck
Leveling Kit Installed at Pickup Outfitters
Pickup Outfitters of Waco installs a 2" ReadyLift Leveling kit on a Ford F-150.
LEVELING KITS
Almost all trucks are made with a natural “rake” or tilt with the front slightly lower. It can be anywhere between 1- 2 inches lower in the front than the back. That’s fine if you’re going to be carrying a thousand pounds in your bed all the time, but if not, it affects your ground clearance and points your headlights into the ground. A simple level kit fixes those problems, it's called a leveling kit.
There are three reasons to get a leveling kit on your truck. First, it will give your truck a natural, or level, stance. Trucks just look odd with their nose pointed to the ground, and some trucks are more pronounced than others, the Ford F-150 comes to mind.
A second reason to add a leveling kit to your truck is to give your truck more space in the wheel well, allowing you to add bigger wheels and tires in some cases. Maybe you want to take your 18" wheels with stock tires and put 20's on with some aggressive all-terrain tires. As long as you don't go crazy, you may be able to get that accomplished with a leveling kit.
A third reason to add a leveling kit is that raising your front end also raises the angle of your headlights, allowing you to see farther down the road. You may get some extra visibility at night, especially on a dark road.
Most leveling kits use simple strut spacers or torsion keys for an economical, quick and easy way to raise your truck. However some come with addition items like shock extensions or upper control arms, allowing your wheels to have greater travel, and better angles for your suspension.
Talk to the leveling kit experts at Pickup Outfitters to choose the kit that's right for you.
Lowering Kit for Pickup Trucks From-Belltech
LOWERING KITS
Sometimes trucks are just too high for lots of reasons. Maybe someone with physical limitations or someone elderly in your family has trouble climbing in. Or maybe you believe that you shouldn’t have to climb a ladder to get in your truck. You could add steps, or we can lower your truck from up to four inches to make it more accessible. Or why not both?
Pickup Outfitters of Waco professionally installs truck leveling kits and lowering kits from the top manufacturers. Please note, level and lowering kits may affect your warranty in some situations.
LIFT KITS
Give me more height!
That's the battle cry of the lift kit. Whether you want to improve your truck's stance, gain more ground clearance, or add bigger wheels and tires, it's important to choose the right lift kit for your truck.
Not all lift kits are created equal. Properly engineered lift kits eliminate added stress to your ball joints and other components while maintaining, and sometimes improving, your ride quality.
Have your lift kit properly and professionally installed at Pickup Outfitters. We have an ASE Certified Suspension Technician on staff. It's important to have somebody trained and experienced installing your lift kit. You don't want your sister-in-law's little brother's co-worker messing with your truck's suspension.
We've heard horror stories, and then fixed those horror stories, of lift kits not installed at Pickup Outfitters. All our lift kits purchased and installed with Pickup Outfitters come with free warranty assistance and a lifetime installation guarantee.
Major brands we carry:
- Carli
- SuperLift
- ReadyLIft
- Rancho
- Rough Country
- Tuff Country
- BDS
- Skyjacker
Do your part to end truck nudity, one vehicle at a time! Create a commotion with your truck! Get suspension help with truck leveling kits and lowering kits from Pickup Outfitters of Waco, Texas. Stop by our showroom at 4535 W. Waco Drive in Waco or call us at 254 399-9416.
Lift Kit Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Will a lift kit make my truck stiff, bouncy or noisy?
Maybe, depending on the kit you choose. If you choose a spacer kit with upgraded springs and shocks you may actually improve the ride.
Will my wife complain every time she rides in my lifted truck?
That depends on how much your wife loves you….Seriously, adding several inches to the height of your truck adds several inches of height your passengers have to deal with. You may need to add power running boards.
Will I wear out my suspension parts faster, like ball joints, CVs, tie rods, etc?
To avoid this problem, choose a well-engineered lift kit that may include new control arms and ball joints. Quality lift kits will often replace these critical components.
Will the lift kit cause alignment issues and uneven tire wear?
Yes. Every lift kit requires a front end alignment after installation. Pickup Outfitters aligns every vehicle in house with our trained alignment technician on the best alignment equipment in the industry.
Will the lift kit void my warranty?
Installing a lift kit itself does not void your vehicle’s warranty. The exception is that the part installed causes the warranty issue (this is federal law). That’s why it’s important to have your lift kit installed by experienced and trained technicians.
What’s the right height lift kit for my truck?
This is a personal decision based on how you want your truck to look weighed against ride quality and passenger comfort. Work with an experienced shop to discuss your options.
Will I need anything else besides the lift kit?
The only thing you will NEED is a alignment. Other things you might WANT are larger wheels and tires, new running boards or nerf bars.
Are there any hidden costs after install?
Every lift kit should be inspected by a technician between 500-1000 miles after installation. Some parts may require re-torquing. Pickup Outfitters performs this service for free for every lift kit we sell and install.
Will it still drive well on the highway?
This will depend largely on the quality of the lift kit you choose, the shocks and springs on your truck, and the wheels and tires you decide to add.
Does a lift kit affect towing?
Yes. In many cases a suspension lift with lower the towing capacity. Body lifts generally maintain towing capacity. However, the height of the vehicle changes and that may require changing ball mounts. Suspension helper airbags may be necessary to offset increased squat (sagging of the rear of the vehicle)
Do you have experienced installers?
Yes. Pickup Outfitters has been installing lift kits since 1997. We have an ASE Certified Suspension Technician on staff, a factory-trained alignment technician, and our lift kit installers average more than 7 years experience.
Do you stand behind your work?
Yes. We offer a lifetime installation guarantee and free warranty assistance on every lift kit purchased and installed at Pickup Outfitters.
How does a lift kit affect fuel economy?
Usually from 1-5 mpg depending on the height of the lift and the size and rating of new wheels and tires.
Will I love my lift kit?
Umm…YES!